49 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Isla Vista: Rainbow Custom Painting of Santa Barbara & Montecito: Painting Contractor and Painters, CR Score 90/100; 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): INSPIRATION PAINTING INC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 49.
Most-reviewed: Mesa Painting, 125 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 49 ranked; ranked #4.
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49 Isla Vista painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 49 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rainbow Custom Painting of Santa Barbara & Montecito: Painting Contractor and Painters | 90 | 5.0★ (116) | Santa Barbara, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | INSPIRATION PAINTING INC | 87 | 5.0★ (10) | Goleta, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | The Painted Lemonade | 87 | 5.0★ (46) | Goleta, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Mesa Painting | 85 | 4.9★ (125) | Goleta, 2 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | The Right Brush | 84 | 5.0★ (24) | Goleta, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | B&I Painting | 84 | 4.8★ (4) | Santa Barbara, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Gutierrez Painting | 84 | 4.2★ (5) | Santa Barbara, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Chewys House Painting Inc | 84 | 5.0★ (17) | Goleta, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Santa Barbara Painting Inc. | 84 | 5.0★ (33) | Goleta, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | The Painted Cabernet | 84 | 4.6★ (65) | Santa Barbara, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Isla Vista
Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 2 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (125).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 2 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 2 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 8 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 5 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 8 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 10 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 10 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 10 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 2 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 2 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 3 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 11 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
20 more painters within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alfino Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Isla Vista |
| Arguellez Painting & Drywall | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Armando's Custom Painting Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Cal Method Paint | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Cutting Edge Painting | 1 mi | |
| Daniel Ramírez Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Delgado's Quality Painting Services | 1 mi | |
| Evolution 805 Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Five Star Custom Stain and Paint LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Guy Smithson Painting | 4 mi | |
| Laredo Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| LC Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| MAC Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Painting Contractors Goleta | 2 mi | |
| Professional Women Painters | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Rainbow Custom Painting of Goleta | House Painters In Hope Ranch And Goleta | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Raul's Fine Finish Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Royall Painting Santa Barbara | 3 mi | |
| Steven Curtis Paint & Decorating | 2 mi | |
| Trisler Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Isla Vista. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior painting | $965 | $2,022 | $3,089 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national range | October 2026 |
| Exterior painting | $1,819 | $3,178 | $4,551 | Per house: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
We scored 49 Isla Vista painters on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Isla Vista data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |